Here is an overview of this program at American River. It is offered at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #43 out of 90 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American River among the top schools in the country for biological & physical science, placing at #108 out of 200 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 108 of 200 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in California | 44 of 91 |
The following degree levels are granted in biological & physical science at American River, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 317 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American River College handed out 317 associate’s degrees in biological & physical science.
American River ranks competitively among schools offering biological & physical science at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #43 out of 90 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $11,328 |
| Fees | $1,288 | $1,288 |
Learn more about American River tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 22% of biological & physical science associate’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of biological & physical science associate’s degree graduates at American River were White. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American River College with a associate’s in biological & physical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 23 |
American River granted 317 associate’s completions in biological and physical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (39%).
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